FDR Middle School in Bristol Township wins Verizon award

Monday

The school was chosen from among 74 across the country that have been selected as Verizon Innovative Learning Schools. All receive grants from the company to purchase iPads and other equipment and finance other means to extensively incorporate technology into the classroom.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was chosen to get this year's award for the exceptional way it accomplished that goal, Verizon officials said.

The school has "become a leader in creating, leveraging, and engaging a whole community around learning," they said.

Among other innovations, FDR has formed groups of students that help both fellow pupils and teachers with the use of electronic tablets and other technology needs. The school is using a $40,000 grant from Verizon to convert an old metal shop class into a Maker Space to produce videos and use other equipment like a laser cutter and 3-D printer to explore engineering and design concepts.

Franklin D. Roosevelt is "preparing their students for a future that values creativity," Verizon officials said.

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